Question
Chemistry Question on Hybridisation
Order of size of sp,sp2 and sp3 orbitals is
A
sp3<sp2<sp
B
sp<sp2<sp3
C
sp2<sp<sp3
D
sp2<sp3<sp
Answer
sp<sp2<sp3
Explanation
Solution
The percentage of s-character in sp3,sp2 and sp is 25%,33% and 50% respectively. Order of size of orbitals is sp<sp2<sp3.